C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Wednesday July 23, 2025

"Even thou wast as one of them."-Obadiah 1:11
    
    Brotherly kindness was due from Edom to Israel in the time of need, but instead thereof, the men of Esau made common cause with Israel's foes. Special stress in the sentence before us is laid upon the word thou; as when Caesar cried to Brutus, "and thou Brutus"; a bad action may be all the worse, because of the person who has committed it. When we sin, who are the chosen favorites of heaven, we sin with an emphasis; ours is a crying offence, because we are so peculiarly indulged. If an angel should lay his hand upon us when we are doing evil, he need not use any other rebuke than the question, "What thou? What dost thou here?" Much forgiven, much delivered, much instructed, much enriched, much blessed, shall we dare to put forth our hand unto evil? God forbid!
    
    A few minutes of confession may be beneficial to thee, gentle reader, this morning. Hast thou never been as the wicked? At an evening party certain men laughed at uncleanness, and the joke was not altogether offensive to thine ear, even thou wast as one of them. When hard things were spoken concerning the ways of God, thou wast bashfully silent; and so, to on-lookers, thou wast as one of them. When worldlings were bartering in the market, and driving hard bargains, wast thou not as one of them? When they were pursuing vanity with a hunter's foot, wert thou not as greedy for gain as they were? Could any difference be discerned between thee and them? Is there any difference? Here we come to close quarters. Be honest with thine own soul, and make sure that thou art a new creature in Christ Jesus; but when this is sure, walk jealously, lest any should again be able to say, "Even thou wast as one of them." Thou wouldst not desire to share their eternal doom, why then be like them here? Come not thou into their secret, lest thou come into their ruin. Side with the afflicted people of God, and not with the world.
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Monday, March 26, 2012

A Perfect Pet for Peyton by Rick Osborne and Gary Chapman


In this colorful book young readers learn the importance of love.  The reader finds himself enjoying this wonderful adventure story as they travel with the characters Peyton and Penny, twins, and their friends through the Mr. Chapman's unique pet emporium.  This book is not only a reading book but an eye-spy type book where things are cleverly hidden in each picture.    In the back of the book you'll find a love language quiz that can be used as a good conversation starter to helping kids learn how individuals each give and receive love differently. Be sure to visit the web site where you'll find more information and resources available.  

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I learned that there are 6 different quizes at the site

    GrandMaC

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  2. Gina @ Hott BooksApril 4, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    This is awesome! I've been wanting this book to share with the kiddos!!!
    Thanks, Abi!

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  3. rubynrebaApril 4, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Acts of service such as vacuuming the floors can be an expression of love.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  4. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I took the wife assessment quiz and found out my love language is words of affirmation! I had no idea! lol

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  5. Debbie EllisApril 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    The story helps children discover their own personal love language

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  6. nicolesenderApril 15, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    I learned that the book A Perfect Pet For Peyton will help children learn the importance of love.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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